Detective Kien: The Headless Horror

A slow, atmospheric period mystery that blends detective procedural with supernatural dread, demanding close attention as secrets and visions accumulate.

Directed by

Victor Vũ

Genres

Horror, Crime, History

Starring

Quốc Huy, Ngọc Diệp, Minh Anh

Tagline

THE DEAD CANNOT BE LIBERATED. THE LIVING CANNOT ESCAPE.

Overview

Detective Kien investigates a headless body found in a rural Vietnamese village during the Nguyen Dynasty. As supernatural elements emerge, he faces chilling twists in this 19th-century mystery.

How it feels

Dark, eerie, tense and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Mystery, deception, grief, corruption

Content

Strong violence and gore. Mild sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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